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Meet the 60-year-old who hunts invasive pythons that are 'destroying' the Florida Everglades: 'They were eating everything'

In the Florida Everglades, Burmese pythons have no natural predators and a near-endless food supply. The pythons, which are ...

Crocodile Crush: Why Florida’s Top Predator Isn’t Always the One You Think

Who do you think would win a fight between a python and a crocodile in Florida? Generally, we would look to real-life ...

Python in Florida woman's backyard a sign of their movement to urban areas

If they reach the ecosystem's carrying capacity in the Everglades, the pythons will spread, and that likely means into ...

Python hunt: A look at some of the biggest Burmese pythons caught in Florida

People travel from far and wide to the Florida Python Challenge. They camp in tents, RVs, to catch one of these elusive ...

Python hunt: Florida has dangerous animals that can kill. Here's a list of the deadliest

There are many deadly animals in Florida, the Everglades. Facts on dangerous animals in Florida: Alligators, sharks, panthers ...
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How cold does it need to be in Palm Beach County to 'freeze' iguanas?

Arctic air is expected to bring unusually cold temperatures to Florida. Iguanas can become temporarily paralyzed when temperatures drop to between 40 and 50 degrees. A major die-off of invasive ...